Andy Hessenthaler agrees new Gills role

Andy Hessenthaler has returned to Gillingham as assistant manager, the club have confirmed.

Former Gills favourite Hessenthaler, who made over 300 appearances for the club as a player, returns to the Sky Bet League 1 side following two previous spells as manager at the Priestfield Stadium.

The 48-year-old spent last season scouting for promoted Burnley but will now work alongside current Gills manager Peter Taylor having played under him during Gillingham's promotion-winning season of 1999/2000.